Search DeKalb County Police Blotter

DeKalb County Alabama police blotter records are managed by Sheriff Nick Welden. The jail is in Fort Payne. It holds 245 beds. Chief Jail Administrator David Smith runs the facility. About 2,800 bookings happen each year. The average daily population is about 235. You can search inmates at dekalbcountysheriff.org. Call (256) 845-3801 for help. This page shows how to find DeKalb County arrest records.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Nick Welden runs the DeKalb County jail. Chief Jail Administrator David Smith oversees the facility. The office is at 2801 Jordan Road SW in Fort Payne. Call (256) 845-3801 for help.

The DeKalb County jail holds 245 beds. It averages about 235 inmates daily. About 2,800 bookings happen each year. Staff book arrests around the clock. New bookings show on the roster fast.

How to Search DeKalb County Arrests

DeKalb County has an online roster. Go to dekalbcountysheriff.org. Click on the roster page. You can see current inmates. There is also a 48-hour release list.

Full booking details are shown. You can see charges and bond amounts. If you cannot find someone, call the sheriff. Call (256) 845-3801 for help.

Note: Chief Jail Administrator David Smith manages the DeKalb County jail with about 2,800 bookings each year.

What DeKalb County Records Show

DeKalb County jail records show key facts. You will see names and dates. Charges are listed clearly. Bond amounts may appear. Full booking details are included.

The roster updates regularly. New inmates appear fast. Released inmates move to the release list. This keeps both lists accurate and helpful.

Alabama Police Blotter Laws

Alabama is an open records state. The law says you can view public records. Jail rosters are public. DeKalb County must follow these rules.

You can inspect records for free. Fees apply only for copies. Sheriff Welden cannot deny you access. This is your legal right as an Alabama citizen.

Note: The DeKalb County jail has 245 beds and averages about 235 inmates daily in Fort Payne.

Cities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County includes Fort Payne, Rainsville, and Collinsville. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the DeKalb County roster for all local arrests.

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